Posted in Pennsylvania Attractions, Explore June 30, 2019 by Beth Price-Williams

Explore A Classic Chocolate Factory On This Free Tour In Pennsylvania

Most of us chocolate lovers would probably agree that we can never really tire of chocolate. It’s a scrumptious treat that satisfies in all forms, from homemade candy bars to hot chocolate. Get a glimpse of how one unique chocolate company makes their popular chocolate goodies on this free factory tour in Pennsylvania. (Afterward, stock up on all of your favorites, too.)

Embark on a free guided factory tour at Highland Chocolates in Wellsboro, where all of its delicious chocolate goodies are made fresh each day.

The 25-minute tours provide a glimpse into the inner-workings of the small factory that's headed by the non-profit vocational agency Partners In Progress, Inc.

In addition to four full-time staff members, the chocolate shop also employs approximately 20 other employees, with disabilities, at any given time.

Watch as chocolate makers go through parts of the process - from making the chocolate to packaging it - right in the charming Wellsboro shop.

Wheelchair accessible tours are available Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. all year around. Tours are available on some Saturdays as well from June through October.

Then, after the tour, meander around the chocolate shop to stock up on all of your chocolate favorites, including...

An assortment of chocolate bark, chocolate pretzels, and fudge. Don't forget to check out the nut snacks, too.

Can't easily get to Highland Chocolates? Just head to one of the shops - such as Elk Country Visitors Center in Benezette - that sells them.

Stock up on all your favorite chocolates at Highland Chocolates, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Address: 11724 US-6, Wellsboro, PA, 16901

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